Avoid using "Upgrade" versions of your OS.
Make sure you have all of your service packs.
Stay offline as much as possible and never introduce hacked software.
I have one.
It's different.
Unique Squared does come up with some of the best deals on E-Bay.
I say that even though I left them some well earned negative feedback.
I'm just a folky, Bob.
Me and my tenor guitar.
The quiet whine of the hard drive in the Korg D3200 comes through like a church bell.
Flashcards are noiseless though.
Regardless, looks like the OP is determined to forge ahead.
I'm using my old reliable Compaq C with Windows XP.
I record on a Korg mind you but all of my editing is done on that computer.
It's off line and not bunged up with all sorts of extras.
In other words... "The right tool for the job".
Good luck with your recording.
Have some fun with it.
It's a good starter.
A little too much high end, not enough low. Could use a presence boost of some sort.
This mic should serve you well for a while but if you choose to use it on every instrument and vocal, you may find the brightness to be a bit overpowering even after you compensate with EQ...
I had a studio owner who also duplicated CDs.
During my busy season he'd run as many as 2, 3 or even 4 hundred CDs for me every two weeks.
I was his busiest client but he always insisted on cash.
Artists are well meaning but pretty poor at paying up.
Good tip.
I have approached a few performers in recent months but no real takers.
Here's a question though.
What do you do with the guy who just can't sing?
The guy I'm recording right now is getting something for nothing so that's fine but if he was paying me money, I'd feel guilty.